Unusual small apples contain a huge amount of vitamins and natural acids that have a beneficial effect on the human body. Compote prepared from China for the winter allows you to preserve all these qualities, thereby helping to prevent colds, diseases of the thyroid gland and the genitourinary system. In addition, the drink helps cleanse the blood, improve memory, strengthen tooth enamel and stabilize blood pressure.
Features of preparing Chinese compote for the winter
Not everyone makes Chinese compote, and it’s not very common to see this tree in the garden. Although earlier it was very popular, and they were engaged in harvesting more often, accumulating many years of experience and passing it on from generation to generation.
Rules for choosing main ingredients
Ripe Chinese chickpeas have a rich dark red color, sometimes even red-violet. The apples should not have spots, damage or traces of worms. It is better if they are not overripe. This way, during the heat treatment process, the fruits will not lose their shape and will not disintegrate. Before cooking, they are washed from dust, the flower and stalk are cut off.
It is advisable to collect Chinese apples for compote yourself or buy them from reliable sellers.
It is not recommended to make homemade preparations from fruits collected near highways and cemeteries.
How to prepare containers for the start of the process
Compote of paradise apples is preserved mainly in three-liter jars, although this question remains at the discretion of the housewife.
The containers are first washed and subjected to mandatory sterilization in a water bath, in the oven or in the microwave.
How to make compote from heavenly apples
There are not so many proven recipes for Chinese compote, but based on them you can create your own original recipe.
Simple recipe
You can prepare a simple and vitamin drink from the following ingredients:
- 3 kg of Chinese apples;
- 3 kg sugar.
Preparation:
- The fruits are thoroughly washed, sorted, and the flowers and stalks are removed.
- Jars intended for harvesting must be sterilized in any way.
- They are filled one third with apples, and then boiling water is poured in and left to cool.
- After this, the liquid is drained, granulated sugar is poured into it and syrup is boiled, which is again poured over the fruit.
- Place a cloth at the bottom of the pan and place a container with compote there, then pour water “up to the shoulders” and set it to sterilize. The finished drink is rolled up.
Option without sterilization
To prepare compote according to this simple recipe you will need:
- 500 g Chinese apples;
- 2.5 liters of clean water;
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar.
Preparation:
- Rinse the fruits thoroughly, remove the stems and cut off the flowers.
- Fill a three-liter jar one-third full with apples.
- Pour boiling water over there and leave to brew for 10 minutes.
- After this, drain the liquid into a saucepan, add sugar and cook the syrup.
- Pour it over the apples and quickly roll up the finished compote.
Further storage of workpieces
Compote made from Chinese apples can retain its quality for about two years. However, for long-term storage, the seeds must be removed from the fruit before cooking. If this is not done, the shelf life of the drink does not exceed 1 year. Store preservation in a cool, dry place, protected from sunlight.
